Manager, Procurement – Direct

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Full time
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Job offered by: Singer Vehicle Design
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About Singer : We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.

Manager, Procurement - Direct:

Position Summary: Under direct leadership, the

Manager of Procurement:

will hire, lead, and mentor the direct procurement team. This person will develop, implement, and evaluate the company’s direct procurement strategies and processes. Their goal is to develop a database of potential suppliers and cultivate working relationships to ease the process of acquiring materials and/or services and to design purchasing strategies that ensure constant availability of inventory and/or services within the company’s budget in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”

This position is located on-site in our Daventry location.

Essential Functions:

Manages a team of three (3) to five (5) people responsible for direct purchasing

Plans and oversees the work of Commodity Managers

Hires and trains new staff

Develop sourcing strategies

Use industry knowledge and expertise to cultivate new supplier relationships

Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and technology roadmaps

Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers on NDA’s, General Terms & Conditions and Production Supply Agreements

Support business planning initiatives and milestone attainment

Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, acting as the lead for all commercial issues

Manages suppliers for cost, quality, and delivery

Identifies constraints that may impact production schedules

Works in a cross-functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrates ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Required Education/Experience

Six plus (6+) years of related experience as Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer, or equivalent

Degree in business, supply chain, or other relevant fields

Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, and maths

Knowledge of procurement strategies

Preferred Education/Experience and/or Certifications

Proficient in Fishbowl or similar MRP systems

Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing

Prior experience in rapid growth environment

Powertrain procurement or development experience a plus

Skills/Abilities and Attributes:

Strong ability to coach and lead team members within the department

Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, maths, and statistics

Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others

Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently

Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and to meet deadlines

Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Must be able to drive and travel for business, including occasional travel by commercial airplane

Must be able to work in a seated, standing, and/or walking position for extended periods

Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms at computer keyboard for extended period

Must be able to speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone

UK Benefits: Please disregard the US benefits below. UK employees receive 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, competitive Pension scheme, free parking, team events, employee assistance programme.

Benefits: Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company. Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

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